cut in

cut someone in (on something)

Sl. to permit someone to share something, such as profits or loot. Max refused to cut in his partner Lefty. We can't cut you in. There's not enough.

See also: cut

cut in (on someone)

1. Lit. [for someone] to ask to replace one member of a dancing couple. Excuse me, may I cut in? Please don't cut in.

2. Fig. [for someone] to interrupt someone who is talking. While Gloria was telling us her story, Tom kept cutting in on her. I'm talking. Please don't cut in!

See also: cut

cut in (on something)

1. Lit. to interrupt something, especially some sort of electronic transmission. I didn't mean to cut in on your announcement. Who cut in on my telephone call?

2. Fig. to join in something even when not invited. Can I cut in on this little party?

See also: cut

cut in(to something)

to slice something; to gouge something. We cut into the watermelon and found it to be spoiled. It was a beautiful apple, but when she cut in, she found out that she had been cheated.

See also: cut

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cut in

to interrupt "Let me tell you why I didn't call," Randy began. "No need," Geri angrily cut in.

See also: cut